WWE Armageddon 2004
Armageddon (2004) was the fifth annual Armageddon PPV. It was presented by PlayStation, and took place on December 12, 2004 at the Gwinnett Center in the Atlanta suburb of Duluth, Georgia. The event featured wrestlers and other talent from WWE's SmackDown! brand. The main event was a Fatal-Four Way match for the WWE Championship involving champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL), Booker T, Eddie Guerrero and The Undertaker. One of the predominant matches on the undercard was The Big Show versus Kurt Angle, Mark Jindrak and Luther Reigns in a Handicap match. Another primary match on the card was John Cena versus Jesús in a Street Fight for the WWE United States Championship.
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Plot Summary
The 2004 Armageddon pay-per-view event was a pivotal night in WWE history, featuring a climactic Hell in a Cell match for the World Heavyweight Championship between Triple H and the reigning champion, Randy Orton, with Batista as a special guest referee. The event also showcased other high-stakes bouts, including a WWE Tag Team Championship match and a singles contest between Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit.
Critical Reception
WWE Armageddon 2004 is generally remembered as a solid, albeit not groundbreaking, wrestling event. The main event was highly anticipated, and the undercard featured several strong performances. While it didn't receive universal critical acclaim, it delivered memorable moments for wrestling fans.
What Reviewers Say
- The Hell in a Cell main event was a highlight, offering intense action and a significant championship change.
- Undercard matches, particularly the technical clinics, were well-received by wrestling purists.
- Some critics noted the predictable nature of certain storylines leading into the event.
Google audience: Audience reception for WWE Armageddon 2004 was generally positive, with many viewers praising the main event's intensity and the surprising outcomes. The event was seen as a strong showing for the SmackDown brand.
Fun Fact
The main event Hell in a Cell match between Triple H and Randy Orton was the first time in WWE history that a Hell in a Cell match determined the World Heavyweight Championship.
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